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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 220.88 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 220.88 and 116.48 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 220.88 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/220.88 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 220.88 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 25,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728.10/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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