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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.70, 212 and 116.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.70, 212 and 116.78 is: 161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.70 : 212 = 116.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.70/212 = 116.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.70x = 212 × 116.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.70x = 24,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.36/153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.08

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