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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 212.33 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 212.33 and 110.27 is: 152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 212.33 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/212.33 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 212.33 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 23,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,413.63/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.17

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