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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 160.15 and 78.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 160.15 and 78.20 is: 107.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 160.15 = 78.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/160.15 = 78.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 160.15 × 78.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 12,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,524.38/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.84

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