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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 161.16 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 161.16 and 114.48 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 161.16 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/161.16 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 161.16 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 18,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,449.60/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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