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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.01 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.01 and 116.09 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.01 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.01 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.01 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 24,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,494.52/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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