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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.48 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.48 and 104.17 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.48 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.48 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.48 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 22,030.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,030.46/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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