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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 160.04 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 160.04 and 83.30 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 160.04 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/160.04 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 160.04 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 13,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331.33/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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