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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 211.96 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 211.96 and 114.40 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 211.96 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/211.96 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 211.96 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 24,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,248.22/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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