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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 160.11 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 160.11 and 81.03 is: 111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 160.11 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/160.11 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 160.11 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 12,973.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,973.71/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.77

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