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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.74 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.74 and 110.34 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.74 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.74 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.74 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 17,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.05/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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