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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 160.82 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 160.82 and 101.83 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 160.82 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/160.82 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 160.82 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 16,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375.39/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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