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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 212.36 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 212.36 and 109.65 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 212.36 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/212.36 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 212.36 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 23,285.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285.27/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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