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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 160.38 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 160.38 and 79.43 is: 109.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 160.38 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/160.38 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 160.38 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 12,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738.18/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.51

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