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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 117.16, 160.73 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 117.16, 160.73 and 109.80 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    117.16 : 160.73 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    117.16/160.73 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    117.16x = 160.73 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    117.16x = 17,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648.15/117.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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