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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 160.02 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 160.02 and 81.56 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 160.02 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/160.02 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 160.02 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 13,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051.23/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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