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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 160.73 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 160.73 and 85.43 is: 118.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 160.73 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/160.73 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 160.73 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 13,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,731.16/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.08

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