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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 211.48 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 211.48 and 101.52 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 211.48 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/211.48 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 211.48 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 21,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469.45/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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