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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 211.06 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 211.06 and 116.07 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 211.06 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/211.06 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 211.06 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 24,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497.73/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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