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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 159.75 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 159.75 and 105.12 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 159.75 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/159.75 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 159.75 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 16,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,792.92/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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