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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 211.96 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 211.96 and 110.08 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 211.96 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/211.96 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 211.96 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 23,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332.56/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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