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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 211.96 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 211.96 and 104.44 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 211.96 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/211.96 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 211.96 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 22,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137.10/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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