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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.44 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.44 and 108.51 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.44 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.44 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.44 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 17,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,409.34/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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