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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 160.62 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 160.62 and 104.93 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 160.62 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/160.62 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 160.62 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 16,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,853.05/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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