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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 160.57 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 160.57 and 109.01 is: 150.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 160.57 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/160.57 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 160.57 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 17,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503.74/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.16

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