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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 160.86 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 160.86 and 102.04 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 160.86 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/160.86 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 160.86 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 16,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,414.15/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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