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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.17 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.17 and 104.32 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.17 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.17 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.17 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 16,708.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,708.93/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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