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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.20 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.20 and 108.99 is: 150.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.20 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.20 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.20 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 23,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127.68/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.39

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