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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 160.26 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 160.26 and 79.26 is: 109.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 160.26 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/160.26 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 160.26 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 12,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702.21/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.46

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