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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.34 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.34 and 106.72 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.34 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.34 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.34 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 22,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.94/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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