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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 160.86 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 160.86 and 72.90 is: 100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 160.86 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/160.86 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 160.86 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 11,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,726.69/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.63

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