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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 160.76 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 160.76 and 72.88 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 160.76 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/160.76 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 160.76 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 11,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,716.19/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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