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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 160.60 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 160.60 and 110.88 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 160.60 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/160.60 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 160.60 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 17,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807.73/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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