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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.56, 160.88 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.56, 160.88 and 72.87 is: 100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.56 : 160.88 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.56/160.88 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.56x = 160.88 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.56x = 11,723.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723.33/116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.58

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