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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.52 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.52 and 116.55 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.52 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.52 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.52 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 24,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,419.56/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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