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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.24 and 78.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.24 and 78.79 is: 108.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.24 = 78.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.24 = 78.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.24 × 78.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 12,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,625.31/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.70

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