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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.25, 211.52 and 117.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.25, 211.52 and 117.90 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.25 : 211.52 = 117.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.25/211.52 = 117.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.25x = 211.52 × 117.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.25x = 24,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,938.50/153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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