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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 160.20 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 160.20 and 103.62 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 160.20 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/160.20 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 160.20 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 16,599.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,599.92/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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