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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.37 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.37 and 74.18 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.37 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.37 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.37 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 11,895.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.07/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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