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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.84, 200.94 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.84, 200.94 and 116.68 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.84 : 200.94 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.84/200.94 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.84x = 200.94 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.84x = 23,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,445.68/145.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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