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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 212.34 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 212.34 and 104.72 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 212.34 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/212.34 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 212.34 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 22,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.18/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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