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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.87, 212.38 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.87, 212.38 and 114.56 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.87 : 212.38 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.87/212.38 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.87x = 212.38 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.87x = 24,329.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,329.70/153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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