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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.91, 160.93 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.91, 160.93 and 105.04 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.91 : 160.93 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.91/160.93 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.91x = 160.93 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.91x = 16,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904.23/116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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