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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.04 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.04 and 74.58 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.04 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.04 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.04 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 11,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,935.67/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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