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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 212.20 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 212.20 and 116.96 is: 161.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 212.20 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/212.20 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 212.20 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 24,819.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,819.15/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.47

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