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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 211.62 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 211.62 and 116.46 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 211.62 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/211.62 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 211.62 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 24,645.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,645.27/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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