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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 211.52 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 211.52 and 109.61 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 211.52 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/211.52 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 211.52 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 23,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,183.92/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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