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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 160.80 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 160.80 and 106.80 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 160.80 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/160.80 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 160.80 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 17,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173.44/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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