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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 212.34 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 212.34 and 116.96 is: 161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 212.34 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/212.34 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 212.34 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 24,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,834.22/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.55

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