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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.59, 212.02 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.59, 212.02 and 104.61 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.59 : 212.02 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.59/212.02 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.59x = 212.02 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.59x = 22,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179.41/153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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