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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 211.94 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 211.94 and 104.48 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 211.94 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/211.94 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 211.94 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 22,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.49/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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