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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 211.23 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 211.23 and 116.54 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 211.23 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/211.23 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 211.23 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 24,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616.74/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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