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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.38 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.38 and 113.13 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 160.38 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/160.38 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 160.38 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 18,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,143.79/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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