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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.94, 160.92 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.94, 160.92 and 111.72 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.94 : 160.92 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.94/160.92 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.94x = 160.92 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.94x = 17,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977.98/116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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