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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 211.37 and 100.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 211.37 and 100.77 is: 139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 211.37 = 100.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/211.37 = 100.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 211.37 × 100.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 21,299.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,299.25/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.01

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