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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.32, 160.55 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.32, 160.55 and 79.54 is: 109.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.32 : 160.55 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.32/160.55 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.32x = 160.55 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.32x = 12,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,770.15/116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.78

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