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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.10 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.10 and 74.56 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.10 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.10 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.10 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 11,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937.06/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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