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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.77, 212.10 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.77, 212.10 and 110.03 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.77 : 212.10 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.77/212.10 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.77x = 212.10 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.77x = 23,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,337.36/153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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