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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 211.17 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 211.17 and 116.20 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 211.17 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/211.17 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 211.17 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 24,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,538.65/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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