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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 160.13 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 160.13 and 100.72 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 160.13 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/160.13 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 160.13 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 16,128.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128.15/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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