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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.47, 160.55 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.47, 160.55 and 111.92 is: 154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.47 : 160.55 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.47/160.55 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.47x = 160.55 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.47x = 17,967.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,967.81/116.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.27

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