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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 212.22 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 212.22 and 104.64 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 212.22 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/212.22 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 212.22 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 22,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206.70/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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