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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 211.84 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 211.84 and 103.83 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 211.84 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/211.84 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 211.84 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 21,995.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995.48/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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