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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 160.86 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 160.86 and 107.56 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 160.86 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/160.86 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 160.86 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 17,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302.10/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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