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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 160.38 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 160.38 and 79.40 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 160.38 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/160.38 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 160.38 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 12,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,733.37/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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