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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.93, 212.46 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.93, 212.46 and 104.73 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.93 : 212.46 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.93/212.46 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.93x = 212.46 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.93x = 22,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.94/153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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