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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.45, 160.73 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.45, 160.73 and 72.77 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.45 : 160.73 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.45/160.73 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.45x = 160.73 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.45x = 11,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,696.32/116.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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