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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.09, 160.17 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.09, 160.17 and 72.38 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.09 : 160.17 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.09/160.17 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.09x = 160.17 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.09x = 11,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,593.10/116.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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