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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 161.04 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 161.04 and 101.20 is: 139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 161.04 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/161.04 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 161.04 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 16,297.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.25/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.78

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