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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.11, 210.78 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.11, 210.78 and 116.03 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.11 : 210.78 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.11/210.78 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.11x = 210.78 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.11x = 24,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,455.75/153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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