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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 159.96 and 79.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 159.96 and 79.99 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 159.96 = 79.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/159.96 = 79.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 159.96 × 79.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 12,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795.20/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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