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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 211.46 and 100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 211.46 and 100.93 is: 139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 211.46 = 100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/211.46 = 100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 211.46 × 100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 21,341.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.62/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.18

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