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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.76, 212.07 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.76, 212.07 and 118.27 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.76 : 212.07 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.76/212.07 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.76x = 212.07 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.76x = 25,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081.52/153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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