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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.12, 211.50 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.12, 211.50 and 114.48 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.12 : 211.50 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.12/211.50 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.12x = 211.50 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.12x = 24,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,212.52/153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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