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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 160.30 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 160.30 and 102.43 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 160.30 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/160.30 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 160.30 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 16,419.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419.45/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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