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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 160.33 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 160.33 and 100.94 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 160.33 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/160.33 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 160.33 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 16,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182.66/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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