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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 211.88 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 211.88 and 116.50 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 211.88 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/211.88 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 211.88 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 24,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684.02/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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