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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.55, 211.98 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.55, 211.98 and 116.88 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.55 : 211.98 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.55/211.98 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.55x = 211.98 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.55x = 24,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,776.22/153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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