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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 210.86 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 210.86 and 118.04 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 210.86 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/210.86 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 210.86 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 24,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,889.91/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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