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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.80, 160.40 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.80, 160.40 and 114.80 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.80 : 160.40 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.80/160.40 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.80x = 160.40 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.80x = 18,413.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,413.92/114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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