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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 159.84 and 110.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 159.84 and 110.32 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 159.84 = 110.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/159.84 = 110.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 159.84 × 110.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 17,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633.55/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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