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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.38 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.38 and 104.90 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.38 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.38 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.38 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 16,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.06/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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