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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 211.05 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 211.05 and 116.06 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 211.05 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/211.05 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 211.05 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 24,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,493.41/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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