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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.81, 212.10 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.81, 212.10 and 110.34 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.81 : 212.10 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.81/212.10 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.81x = 212.10 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.81x = 23,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.11/153.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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