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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.32, 160.48 and 72.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.32, 160.48 and 72.58 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.32 : 160.48 = 72.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.32/160.48 = 72.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.32x = 160.48 × 72.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.32x = 11,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,647.64/116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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