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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 211.36 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 211.36 and 118.05 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 211.36 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/211.36 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 211.36 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 24,951.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,951.28/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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