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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 160.29 and 79.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 160.29 and 79.31 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 160.29 = 79.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/160.29 = 79.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 160.29 × 79.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 12,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.60/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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