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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 159.98 and 79.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 159.98 and 79.21 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 159.98 = 79.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/159.98 = 79.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 159.98 × 79.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 12,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671.81/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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