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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 212.10 and 104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 212.10 and 104.56 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 212.10 = 104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/212.10 = 104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 212.10 × 104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 22,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,177.18/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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