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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.47, 161.50 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.47, 161.50 and 114.58 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.47 : 161.50 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.47/161.50 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.47x = 161.50 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.47x = 18,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504.67/116.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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