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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 160.85 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 160.85 and 72.88 is: 100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 160.85 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/160.85 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 160.85 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 11,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,722.75/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.60

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