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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 160.20 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 160.20 and 76.80 is: 105.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 160.20 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/160.20 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 160.20 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 12,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,303.36/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.95

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