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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 160.14 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 160.14 and 103.80 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 160.14 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/160.14 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 160.14 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 16,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.53/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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