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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 211.69 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 211.69 and 109.82 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 211.69 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/211.69 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 211.69 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 23,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247.80/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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