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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 211.86 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 211.86 and 101.18 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 211.86 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/211.86 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 211.86 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 21,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,435.99/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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