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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 211.92 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 211.92 and 101.84 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 211.92 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/211.92 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 211.92 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 21,581.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,581.93/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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