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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 211.50 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 211.50 and 104.32 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 211.50 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/211.50 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 211.50 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 22,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063.68/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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