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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 160.64 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 160.64 and 83.28 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 160.64 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/160.64 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 160.64 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 13,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,378.10/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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