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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 160.14 and 83.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 160.14 and 83.32 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 160.14 = 83.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/160.14 = 83.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 160.14 × 83.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 13,342.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,342.86/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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