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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.98, 211.06 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.98, 211.06 and 116.12 is: 160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.98 : 211.06 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.98/211.06 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.98x = 211.06 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.98x = 24,508.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,508.29/152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.21

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