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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 212.19 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 212.19 and 104.01 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 212.19 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/212.19 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 212.19 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 22,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.88/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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