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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.14 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.14 and 72.36 is: 99.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 160.14 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/160.14 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 160.14 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 11,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,587.73/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.81

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