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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 209.22 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 209.22 and 116.68 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 209.22 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/209.22 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 209.22 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 24,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,411.79/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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