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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 160.43 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 160.43 and 111.87 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 160.43 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/160.43 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 160.43 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 17,946.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946.29/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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