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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 212.34 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 212.34 and 110.28 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 212.34 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/212.34 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 212.34 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 23,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,416.86/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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