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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 211.61 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 211.61 and 116.59 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 211.61 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/211.61 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 211.61 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 24,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.61/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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