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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.01, 211.07 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.01, 211.07 and 116.10 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.01 : 211.07 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.01/211.07 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.01x = 211.07 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.01x = 24,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505.23/153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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