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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.39 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.39 and 79.39 is: 109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.39 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.39 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.39 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 12,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.36/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.64

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