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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 211.86 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 211.86 and 114.63 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 211.86 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/211.86 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 211.86 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 24,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,285.51/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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