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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 160.83 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 160.83 and 72.93 is: 100.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 160.83 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/160.83 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 160.83 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 11,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,729.33/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.60

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