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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 160.68 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 160.68 and 79.58 is: 109.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 160.68 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/160.68 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 160.68 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 12,786.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786.91/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.87

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