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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.38 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.38 and 107.94 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.38 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.38 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.38 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 17,311.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,311.42/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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