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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 160.80 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 160.80 and 79.72 is: 109.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 160.80 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/160.80 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 160.80 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 12,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,818.98/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.96

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