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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.11 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.11 and 79.11 is: 109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 160.11 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/160.11 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 160.11 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 12,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666.30/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.10

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