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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.05, 211.28 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.05, 211.28 and 113.27 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.05 : 211.28 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.05/211.28 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.05x = 211.28 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.05x = 23,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930.06/153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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