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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 160.65 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 160.65 and 83.59 is: 115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 160.65 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/160.65 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 160.65 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 13,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428.73/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.39

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