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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 160.28 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 160.28 and 105.61 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 160.28 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/160.28 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 160.28 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 16,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.17/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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