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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 159.95 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 159.95 and 105.05 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 159.95 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/159.95 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 159.95 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 16,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.42/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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