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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 161.04 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 161.04 and 102.82 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 161.04 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/161.04 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 161.04 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 16,558.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,558.13/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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