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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.52, 160.80 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.52, 160.80 and 85.41 is: 117.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.52 : 160.80 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.52/160.80 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.52x = 160.80 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.52x = 13,733.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733.93/116.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.87

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