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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 160.76 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 160.76 and 111.44 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 160.76 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/160.76 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 160.76 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 17,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.09/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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