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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 212.02 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 212.02 and 116.64 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 212.02 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/212.02 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 212.02 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 24,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729.72/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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