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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.58, 211.83 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.58, 211.83 and 104.46 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.58 : 211.83 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.58/211.83 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.58x = 211.83 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.58x = 22,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,127.76/153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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