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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.92 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.92 and 109.86 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.92 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.92 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.92 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 23,281.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281.53/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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