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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.50, 211.21 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.50, 211.21 and 116.44 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.50 : 211.21 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.50/211.21 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.50x = 211.21 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.50x = 24,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,592.47/153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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