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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 160.29 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 160.29 and 113.76 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 160.29 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/160.29 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 160.29 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 18,233.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,233.79/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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