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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 211.68 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 211.68 and 118.50 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 211.68 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/211.68 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 211.68 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 25,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,084.08/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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