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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 211.93 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 211.93 and 114.88 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 211.93 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/211.93 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 211.93 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 24,346.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,346.52/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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