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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.23 and 79.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.23 and 79.30 is: 109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.23 = 79.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.23 = 79.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.23 × 79.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 12,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,706.24/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.40

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