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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 160.49 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 160.49 and 109.27 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 160.49 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/160.49 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 160.49 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 17,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536.60/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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