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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 160.16 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 160.16 and 111.16 is: 153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 160.16 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/160.16 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 160.16 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 17,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,803.39/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.42

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