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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 159.96 and 81.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 159.96 and 81.01 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 159.96 = 81.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/159.96 = 81.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 159.96 × 81.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 12,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957.15/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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