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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 160.92 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 160.92 and 101.16 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 160.92 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/160.92 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 160.92 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 16,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,278.67/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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