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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.45, 160.88 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.45, 160.88 and 110.37 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.45 : 160.88 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.45/160.88 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.45x = 160.88 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.45x = 17,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755.77/116.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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