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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 160.79 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 160.79 and 72.90 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 160.79 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/160.79 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 160.79 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 11,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721.77/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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