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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 160.50 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 160.50 and 102.58 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 160.50 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/160.50 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 160.50 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 16,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,464.09/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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