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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.18, 208.57 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.18, 208.57 and 116.21 is: 160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.18 : 208.57 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.18/208.57 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.18x = 208.57 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.18x = 24,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.92/151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.32

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