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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 160.86 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 160.86 and 114.19 is: 157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 160.86 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/160.86 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 160.86 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 18,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367.80/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.10

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