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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.39, 160.49 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.39, 160.49 and 74.91 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.39 : 160.49 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.39/160.49 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.39x = 160.49 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.39x = 12,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,021.89/116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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