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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.11, 211.39 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.11, 211.39 and 118.07 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.11 : 211.39 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.11/211.39 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.11x = 211.39 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.11x = 24,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.82/153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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