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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 160.11 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 160.11 and 83.45 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 160.11 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/160.11 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 160.11 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 13,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,361.58/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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