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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 211.58 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 211.58 and 104.20 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 211.58 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/211.58 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 211.58 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 22,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,046.64/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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