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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.31 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.31 and 72.48 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.31 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.31 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.31 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 11,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.45/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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