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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 160.31 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 160.31 and 74.72 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 160.31 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/160.31 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 160.31 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 11,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,978.95/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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