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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 160.64 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 160.64 and 101.54 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 160.64 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/160.64 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 160.64 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 16,310.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,310.07/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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