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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 160 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 160 and 72.32 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 160 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/160 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 160 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 11,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,571.20/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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