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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 211.80 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 211.80 and 104.40 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 211.80 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/211.80 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 211.80 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 22,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111.92/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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