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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.38 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.38 and 74.73 is: 103.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.38 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.38 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.38 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 11,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,985.20/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.18

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