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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.54 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.54 and 100.04 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.54 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.54 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.54 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 16,060.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060.42/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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