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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.33, 211.57 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.33, 211.57 and 104.28 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.33 : 211.57 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.33/211.57 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.33x = 211.57 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.33x = 22,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062.52/153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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