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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.06 and 79.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.06 and 79.15 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.06 = 79.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.06 = 79.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.06 × 79.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 12,668.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,668.75/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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