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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 160.32 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 160.32 and 102.67 is: 141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 160.32 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/160.32 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 160.32 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 16,460.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,460.05/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.36

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