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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.81 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.81 and 108.28 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.81 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.81 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.81 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 17,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411.83/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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