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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 211.61 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 211.61 and 109.65 is: 151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 211.61 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/211.61 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 211.61 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 23,203.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203.31/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.27

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