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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.45, 208.69 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.45, 208.69 and 116.48 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 208.69 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/208.69 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 208.69 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 24,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.21/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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