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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.37, 211.86 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.37, 211.86 and 116.53 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.37 : 211.86 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.37/211.86 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.37x = 211.86 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.37x = 24,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,688.05/153.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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