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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 211.88 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 211.88 and 109.35 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 211.88 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/211.88 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 211.88 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 23,169.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169.35/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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