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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.36 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.36 and 101.60 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.36 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.36 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.36 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 21,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474.18/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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