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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.38 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.38 and 85.23 is: 117.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.38 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.38 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.38 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 13,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,669.19/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.69

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