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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 210.96 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 210.96 and 116.21 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 210.96 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/210.96 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 210.96 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 24,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,515.66/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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