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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.46, 160.64 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.46, 160.64 and 74.95 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.46 : 160.64 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.46/160.64 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.46x = 160.64 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.46x = 12,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,039.97/116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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