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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 160.43 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 160.43 and 83.30 is: 115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 160.43 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/160.43 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 160.43 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 13,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363.82/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.10

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