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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.53 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.53 and 101.50 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.53 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.53 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.53 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 21,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,470.30/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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