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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.46, 211.53 and 104.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.46, 211.53 and 104.41 is: 143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.46 : 211.53 = 104.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.46/211.53 = 104.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.46x = 211.53 × 104.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.46x = 22,085.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,085.85/153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.92

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