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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 160.47 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 160.47 and 72.63 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 160.47 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/160.47 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 160.47 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 11,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,654.94/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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