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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 211.86 and 104.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 211.86 and 104.47 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 211.86 = 104.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/211.86 = 104.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 211.86 × 104.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 22,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133.01/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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