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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 208.83 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 208.83 and 116.40 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 208.83 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/208.83 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 208.83 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 24,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,307.81/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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