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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 208.78 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 208.78 and 116.64 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 208.78 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/208.78 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 208.78 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 24,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351.81/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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