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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.92, 161.28 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.92, 161.28 and 102.40 is: 141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.92 : 161.28 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.92/161.28 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.92x = 161.28 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.92x = 16,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515.07/116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.25

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