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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 211.52 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 211.52 and 116.41 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 211.52 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/211.52 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 211.52 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 24,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,623.04/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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