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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 160.43 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 160.43 and 110.72 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 160.43 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/160.43 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 160.43 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 17,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762.01/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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