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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 212.19 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 212.19 and 104.42 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 212.19 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/212.19 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 212.19 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 22,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156.36/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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