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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 161.36 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 161.36 and 112.18 is: 155.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 161.36 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/161.36 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 161.36 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 18,101.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101.36/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.46

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