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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 160.20 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 160.20 and 108.12 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 160.20 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/160.20 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 160.20 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 17,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,320.82/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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