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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 160.38 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 160.38 and 108.12 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 160.38 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/160.38 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 160.38 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 17,340.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340.29/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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