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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 161.81 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 161.81 and 110.50 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 161.81 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/161.81 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 161.81 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 17,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878.64/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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