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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 212.13 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 212.13 and 110.18 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 212.13 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/212.13 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 212.13 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 23,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372.48/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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