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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 211.29 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 211.29 and 116.40 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 211.29 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/211.29 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 211.29 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 24,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,594.16/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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