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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 211.68 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 211.68 and 109.80 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 211.68 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/211.68 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 211.68 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 23,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,242.46/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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