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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 160.50 and 72.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 160.50 and 72.71 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 160.50 = 72.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/160.50 = 72.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 160.50 × 72.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 11,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,669.62/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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