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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 208.52 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 208.52 and 116.14 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 208.52 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/208.52 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 208.52 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 24,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,218.06/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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