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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.99, 212.64 and 104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.99, 212.64 and 104.99 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.99 : 212.64 = 104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.99/212.64 = 104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.99x = 212.64 × 104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.99x = 22,324.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.21/153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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