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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 160.28 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 160.28 and 83.50 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 160.28 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/160.28 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 160.28 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 13,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382.56/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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