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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.80 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.80 and 81.44 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.80 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.80 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.80 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 13,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095.55/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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