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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 209.26 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 209.26 and 116.53 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 209.26 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/209.26 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 209.26 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 24,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.44/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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