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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 211.84 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 211.84 and 101.22 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 211.84 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/211.84 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 211.84 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 21,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442.44/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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