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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212.36 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212.36 and 102 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212.36 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212.36 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212.36 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 21,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660.72/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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