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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.08, 161.84 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.08, 161.84 and 116.88 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.08 : 161.84 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.08/161.84 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.08x = 161.84 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.08x = 18,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915.86/118.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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