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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 160.10 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 160.10 and 105.48 is: 145.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 160.10 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/160.10 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 160.10 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 16,887.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,887.35/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.23

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