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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 161.01 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 161.01 and 102.88 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 161.01 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/161.01 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 161.01 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 16,564.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,564.31/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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