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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 160.02 and 108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 160.02 and 108.94 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 160.02 = 108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/160.02 = 108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 160.02 × 108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 17,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,432.58/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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