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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.35, 211.88 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.35, 211.88 and 104.45 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.35 : 211.88 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.35/211.88 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.35x = 211.88 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.35x = 22,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,130.07/153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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