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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.78, 212.11 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.78, 212.11 and 116.88 is: 161.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.78 : 212.11 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.78/212.11 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.78x = 212.11 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.78x = 24,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.42/153.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.21

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