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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.23 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.23 and 76.88 is: 106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.23 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.23 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.23 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 12,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,318.48/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.06

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