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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 211.96 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 211.96 and 109.40 is: 150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 211.96 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/211.96 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 211.96 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 23,189.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189.09/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.90

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