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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 211.57 and 138.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 211.57 and 138.03 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 211.57 = 138.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/211.57 = 138.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 211.57 × 138.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 29,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203.01/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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