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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 211.92 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 211.92 and 118.52 is: 163.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 211.92 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/211.92 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 211.92 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 25,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,115.70/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.74

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