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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 211.02 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 211.02 and 116.12 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 211.02 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/211.02 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 211.02 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 24,504.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504.17/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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