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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 209.04 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 209.04 and 116.02 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 209.04 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/209.04 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 209.04 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 24,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,252.82/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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