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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 212.32 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 212.32 and 104.76 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 212.32 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/212.32 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 212.32 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 22,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,242.64/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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