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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 211.34 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 211.34 and 116.55 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 211.34 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/211.34 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 211.34 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 24,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631.97/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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