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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 212.49 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 212.49 and 104.94 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 212.49 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/212.49 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 212.49 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 22,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298.70/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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