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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.61, 212.00 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.61, 212.00 and 114.53 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.61 : 212.00 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.61/212.00 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.61x = 212.00 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.61x = 24,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,279.59/153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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