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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.47, 211.54 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.47, 211.54 and 118.64 is: 163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.47 : 211.54 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.47/211.54 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.47x = 211.54 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.47x = 25,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,097.11/153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.53

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