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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.27 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.27 and 116.74 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.27 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.27 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.27 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 24,430.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430.18/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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