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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 160.52 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 160.52 and 74.88 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 160.52 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/160.52 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 160.52 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 12,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019.92/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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