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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 211.44 and 104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 211.44 and 104.26 is: 143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 211.44 = 104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/211.44 = 104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 211.44 × 104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 22,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044.73/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.84

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