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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 212.24 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 212.24 and 110.16 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 212.24 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/212.24 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 212.24 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 23,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,380.36/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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