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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.67, 209.21 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.67, 209.21 and 116.64 is: 160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.67 : 209.21 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.67/209.21 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.67x = 209.21 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.67x = 24,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402.25/151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.90

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