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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 160.65 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 160.65 and 81.46 is: 112.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 160.65 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/160.65 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 160.65 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 13,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086.55/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.34

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