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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 211.32 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 211.32 and 118.22 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 211.32 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/211.32 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 211.32 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 24,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982.25/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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