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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 160.46 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 160.46 and 102.54 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 160.46 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/160.46 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 160.46 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 16,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,454.04/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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