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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.27, 160.44 and 78.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.27, 160.44 and 78.85 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.27 : 160.44 = 78.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.27/160.44 = 78.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.27x = 160.44 × 78.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.27x = 12,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,650.69/116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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