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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.22 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.22 and 116.46 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.22 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.22 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.22 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 18,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775.68/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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