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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 160.43 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 160.43 and 74.90 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 160.43 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/160.43 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 160.43 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 12,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,016.80/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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