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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.50, 160.89 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.50, 160.89 and 82.18 is: 113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.50 : 160.89 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.50/160.89 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.50x = 160.89 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.50x = 13,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221.94/116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.49

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