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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.85 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.85 and 104.36 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.85 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.85 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.85 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 16,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785.76/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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