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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.77, 212.24 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.77, 212.24 and 104.70 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.77 : 212.24 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.77/212.24 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.77x = 212.24 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.77x = 22,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221.53/153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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