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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 212.26 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 212.26 and 118.71 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 212.26 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/212.26 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 212.26 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 25,196.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196.03/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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