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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 160.14 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 160.14 and 110.83 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 160.14 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/160.14 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 160.14 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 17,748.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.32/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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