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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.86, 161.12 and 102.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.86, 161.12 and 102.28 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.86 : 161.12 = 102.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.86/161.12 = 102.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.86x = 161.12 × 102.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.86x = 16,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479.35/116.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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