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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.80 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.80 and 72.84 is: 100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.80 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.80 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.80 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 11,713.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,713.00/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.54

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