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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 208.02 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 208.02 and 116.28 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 208.02 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/208.02 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 208.02 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 24,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.57/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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