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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 212.18 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 212.18 and 110.31 is: 152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 212.18 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/212.18 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 212.18 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 23,405.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405.02/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.11

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