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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.04, 211.05 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.04, 211.05 and 118.01 is: 162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.04 : 211.05 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.04/211.05 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.04x = 211.05 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.04x = 24,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,907.00/153.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.75

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