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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.37 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.37 and 81.23 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.37 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.37 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.37 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 13,025.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,025.65/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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