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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 160.92 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 160.92 and 111.06 is: 152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 160.92 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/160.92 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 160.92 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 17,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871.78/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.99

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