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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.16 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.16 and 79.25 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.16 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.16 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.16 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 12,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,691.88/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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