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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 211.87 and 106.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 211.87 and 106.98 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 211.87 = 106.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/211.87 = 106.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 211.87 × 106.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 22,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665.85/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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