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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 211.32 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 211.32 and 106.68 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 211.32 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/211.32 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 211.32 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 22,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543.62/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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