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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 212.32 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 212.32 and 118.40 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 212.32 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/212.32 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 212.32 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 25,138.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,138.69/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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