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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.47, 160.80 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.47, 160.80 and 72.87 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.47 : 160.80 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.47/160.80 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.47x = 160.80 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.47x = 11,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,717.50/116.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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