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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 160.28 and 76.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 160.28 and 76.89 is: 106.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 160.28 = 76.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/160.28 = 76.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 160.28 × 76.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 12,322.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322.74/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.07

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