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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 212.07 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 212.07 and 104.72 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 212.07 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/212.07 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 212.07 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 22,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206.91/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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