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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 160.08 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 160.08 and 72.28 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 160.08 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/160.08 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 160.08 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 11,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,570.58/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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