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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 160.26 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 160.26 and 112.44 is: 154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 160.26 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/160.26 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 160.26 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 18,019.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019.63/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.81

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