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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 160.14 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 160.14 and 71.79 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 160.14 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/160.14 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 160.14 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 11,496.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,496.45/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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