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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151, 208.46 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151, 208.46 and 116.44 is: 160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151 : 208.46 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151/208.46 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151x = 208.46 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151x = 24,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,273.08/151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.75

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