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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 211.98 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 211.98 and 114.76 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 211.98 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/211.98 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 211.98 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 24,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326.82/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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