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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 212.30 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 212.30 and 109.90 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 212.30 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/212.30 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 212.30 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 23,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331.77/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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