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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 160.50 and 85.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 160.50 and 85.27 is: 117.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 160.50 = 85.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/160.50 = 85.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 160.50 × 85.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 13,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,685.84/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.72

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