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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.96, 212.64 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.96, 212.64 and 117.09 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.96 : 212.64 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.96/212.64 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.96x = 212.64 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.96x = 24,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,898.02/153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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