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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 160.02 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 160.02 and 101.70 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 160.02 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/160.02 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 160.02 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 16,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,274.03/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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