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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.85, 211.71 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.85, 211.71 and 116.94 is: 160.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.85 : 211.71 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.85/211.71 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.85x = 211.71 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.85x = 24,758.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,758.60/153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.93

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