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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 212 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 212 and 104.52 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 212 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/212 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 212 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 22,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158.24/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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