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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 160.08 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 160.08 and 79.16 is: 109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 160.08 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/160.08 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 160.08 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 12,671.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671.13/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.17

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