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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.32, 160.30 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.32, 160.30 and 114.22 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.32 : 160.30 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.32/160.30 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.32x = 160.30 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.32x = 18,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,309.47/116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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