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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.21 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.21 and 74.68 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.21 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.21 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.21 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 11,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,964.48/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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