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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.43, 209.07 and 116.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.43, 209.07 and 116.39 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.43 : 209.07 = 116.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.43/209.07 = 116.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.43x = 209.07 × 116.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.43x = 24,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,334.18/151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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