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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 160.22 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 160.22 and 74.64 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 160.22 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/160.22 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 160.22 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 11,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,958.82/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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