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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.40, 211.70 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.40, 211.70 and 106.92 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.40 : 211.70 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.40/211.70 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.40x = 211.70 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.40x = 22,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634.96/153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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