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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.06, 160.06 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.06, 160.06 and 72.40 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.06 : 160.06 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.06/160.06 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.06x = 160.06 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.06x = 11,588.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,588.34/116.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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