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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 160.35 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 160.35 and 81.27 is: 112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 160.35 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/160.35 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 160.35 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 13,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031.64/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.10

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