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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 160.36 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 160.36 and 72.50 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 160.36 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/160.36 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 160.36 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 11,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625.12/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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