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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 160.43 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 160.43 and 107.25 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 160.43 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/160.43 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 160.43 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 17,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205.58/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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