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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 211.93 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 211.93 and 104.49 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 211.93 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/211.93 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 211.93 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 22,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142.98/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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