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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.19, 160.41 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.19, 160.41 and 83.49 is: 115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.19 : 160.41 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.19/160.41 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.19x = 160.41 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.19x = 13,392.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,392.63/116.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.26

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