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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 211.41 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 211.41 and 104.09 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 211.41 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/211.41 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 211.41 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 22,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004.61/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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