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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.17 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.17 and 82.98 is: 114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.17 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.17 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.17 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 13,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.91/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.42

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