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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 161.24 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 161.24 and 105.69 is: 145.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 161.24 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/161.24 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 161.24 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 17,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041.46/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.89

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