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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 208.47 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 208.47 and 116.13 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 208.47 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/208.47 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 208.47 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 24,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209.62/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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