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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.79, 212.28 and 104.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.79, 212.28 and 104.92 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.79 : 212.28 = 104.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.79/212.28 = 104.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.79x = 212.28 × 104.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.79x = 22,271.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.36/153.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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