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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 211.50 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 211.50 and 116.48 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 211.50 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/211.50 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 211.50 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 24,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,634.46/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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