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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 160.14 and 110.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 160.14 and 110.92 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 160.14 = 110.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/160.14 = 110.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 160.14 × 110.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 17,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762.73/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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