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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.05, 160.18 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.05, 160.18 and 72.36 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.05 : 160.18 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.05/160.18 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.05x = 160.18 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.05x = 11,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,590.62/116.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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