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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 211.01 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 211.01 and 116.01 is: 160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 211.01 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/211.01 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 211.01 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 24,478.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478.69/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.09

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