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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 161.28 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 161.28 and 106.20 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 161.28 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/161.28 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 161.28 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 17,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127.94/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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