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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.94, 209.49 and 117.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.94, 209.49 and 117.01 is: 161.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.94 : 209.49 = 117.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.94/209.49 = 117.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.94x = 209.49 × 117.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.94x = 24,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512.25/151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.33

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