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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 211.30 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 211.30 and 114.12 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 211.30 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/211.30 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 211.30 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 24,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113.27/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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