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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.97, 208.30 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.97, 208.30 and 116.03 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.97 : 208.30 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.97/208.30 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.97x = 208.30 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.97x = 24,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,169.05/150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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