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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 160.35 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 160.35 and 72.03 is: 99.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 160.35 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/160.35 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 160.35 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 11,550.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,550.01/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.38

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