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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 160.44 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 160.44 and 74.79 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 160.44 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/160.44 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 160.44 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 11,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,999.31/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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