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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 160.44 and 109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 160.44 and 109.97 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 160.44 = 109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/160.44 = 109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 160.44 × 109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 17,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,643.59/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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