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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 160.88 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 160.88 and 108.39 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 160.88 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/160.88 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 160.88 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 17,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437.24/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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