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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 160.26 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 160.26 and 72.50 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 160.26 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/160.26 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 160.26 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 11,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,618.85/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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