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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 212.24 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 212.24 and 110.24 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 212.24 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/212.24 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 212.24 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 23,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,397.34/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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