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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.60, 211.74 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.60, 211.74 and 109.86 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.60 : 211.74 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.60/211.74 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.60x = 211.74 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.60x = 23,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261.76/153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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