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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 210.04 and 116.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 210.04 and 116.77 is: 161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 210.04 = 116.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/210.04 = 116.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 210.04 × 116.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 24,527.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,527.30/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.27

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