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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 160.05 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 160.05 and 72.37 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 160.05 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/160.05 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 160.05 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 11,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582.82/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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