Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.21 and 72.46
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.21 and 72.46 is: 99.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116.10 : 160.21 = 72.46 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116.10/160.21 = 72.46/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116.10x = 160.21 × 72.46 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116.10x = 11,608.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,608.02/116.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99.99
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