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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.07 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.07 and 116.94 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.07 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.07 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.07 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 24,799.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,799.47/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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