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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 211.84 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 211.84 and 116.62 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 211.84 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/211.84 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 211.84 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 24,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704.78/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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