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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.65 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.65 and 109.98 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.65 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.65 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.65 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 17,668.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668.29/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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