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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 160.99 and 102.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 160.99 and 102.38 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 160.99 = 102.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/160.99 = 102.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 160.99 × 102.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 16,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482.16/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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