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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.28 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.28 and 102.18 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.28 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.28 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.28 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 16,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479.59/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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