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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 161.34 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 161.34 and 111.78 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 161.34 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/161.34 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 161.34 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 18,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,034.59/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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