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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 160.16 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 160.16 and 101.22 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 160.16 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/160.16 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 160.16 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 16,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211.40/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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