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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 211.19 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 211.19 and 116.19 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 211.19 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/211.19 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 211.19 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 24,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538.17/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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