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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 160.16 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 160.16 and 81.44 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 160.16 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/160.16 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 160.16 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 13,043.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043.43/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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