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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 161.10 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 161.10 and 114.72 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 161.10 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/161.10 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 161.10 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 18,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,481.39/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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