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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 211.58 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 211.58 and 106.77 is: 147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 211.58 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/211.58 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 211.58 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 22,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589.86/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.27

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