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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.64 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.64 and 116.80 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.64 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.64 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.64 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 24,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,485.89/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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