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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 211.62 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 211.62 and 108.56 is: 149.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 211.62 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/211.62 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 211.62 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 22,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973.47/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.66

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