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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 160.61 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 160.61 and 79.62 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 160.61 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/160.61 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 160.61 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 12,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,787.37/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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