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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 160.05 and 79.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 160.05 and 79.18 is: 109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 160.05 = 79.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/160.05 = 79.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 160.05 × 79.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 12,672.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.76/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.16

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