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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 159.56 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 159.56 and 112.66 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 159.56 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/159.56 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 159.56 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 17,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,976.03/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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