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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.22 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.22 and 114.28 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.22 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.22 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.22 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 24,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138.22/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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