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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 160.50 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 160.50 and 81.46 is: 112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 160.50 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/160.50 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 160.50 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 13,074.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074.33/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.34

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