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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 160.84 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 160.84 and 101.23 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 160.84 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/160.84 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 160.84 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 16,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281.89/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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