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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 211.87 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 211.87 and 118.74 is: 163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 211.87 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/211.87 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 211.87 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 25,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,156.38/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.65

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