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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.01, 211.06 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.01, 211.06 and 116.11 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.01 : 211.06 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.01/211.06 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.01x = 211.06 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.01x = 24,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,505.40/153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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