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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.69, 212.04 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.69, 212.04 and 104.55 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.69 : 212.04 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.69/212.04 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.69x = 212.04 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.69x = 22,168.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.78/153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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