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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.59 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.59 and 104.42 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.59 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.59 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.59 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 22,093.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093.17/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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