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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 160.04 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 160.04 and 81.08 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 160.04 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/160.04 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 160.04 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 12,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,974.84/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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