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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.84 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.84 and 82 is: 113.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.84 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.84 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.84 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 13,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188.88/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.23

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