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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 160.18 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 160.18 and 85.23 is: 117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 160.18 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/160.18 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 160.18 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 13,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,651.48/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.32

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