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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.60, 160.49 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.60, 160.49 and 115.32 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.60 : 160.49 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.60/160.49 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.60x = 160.49 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.60x = 18,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,506.90/116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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