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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.76 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.76 and 101.07 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.76 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.76 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.76 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 21,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402.08/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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