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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 212.08 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 212.08 and 104.62 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 212.08 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/212.08 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 212.08 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 22,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187.81/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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