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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 211.33 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 211.33 and 118.20 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 211.33 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/211.33 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 211.33 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 24,979.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,979.21/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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