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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 212.02 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 212.02 and 139.33 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 212.02 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/212.02 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 212.02 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 29,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540.75/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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