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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 160.55 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 160.55 and 103.87 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 160.55 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/160.55 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 160.55 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 16,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,675.81/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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