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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 160.34 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 160.34 and 72.51 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 160.34 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/160.34 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 160.34 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 11,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625.89/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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