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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.02 and 79.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.02 and 79.24 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 160.02 = 79.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/160.02 = 79.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 160.02 × 79.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 12,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,679.98/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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