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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.56 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.56 and 114.72 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.56 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.56 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.56 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 18,419.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419.44/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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