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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 211.32 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 211.32 and 116.26 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 211.32 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/211.32 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 211.32 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 24,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.06/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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