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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.54, 212.01 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.54, 212.01 and 104.58 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.54 : 212.01 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.54/212.01 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.54x = 212.01 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.54x = 22,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.01/153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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