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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 212.16 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 212.16 and 114.75 is: 158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 212.16 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/212.16 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 212.16 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 24,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345.36/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.47

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