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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 160.86 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 160.86 and 72.89 is: 100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 160.86 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/160.86 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 160.86 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 11,725.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725.09/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.58

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