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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 160.99 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 160.99 and 103.75 is: 143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 160.99 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/160.99 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 160.99 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 16,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702.71/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.00

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