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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.83, 212.04 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.83, 212.04 and 116.93 is: 161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.83 : 212.04 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.83/212.04 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.83x = 212.04 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.83x = 24,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,794.37/153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.18

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