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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.90, 212.27 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.90, 212.27 and 104.68 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.90 : 212.27 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.90/212.27 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.90x = 212.27 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.90x = 22,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.42/153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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