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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 160.69 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 160.69 and 100.45 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 160.69 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/160.69 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 160.69 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 16,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,141.31/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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