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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 212.38 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 212.38 and 117.05 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 212.38 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/212.38 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 212.38 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 24,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,857.72/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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