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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 160.95 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 160.95 and 72.96 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 160.95 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/160.95 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 160.95 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 11,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,742.91/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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