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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 160.80 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 160.80 and 105.68 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 160.80 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/160.80 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 160.80 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 16,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993.34/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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