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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 160.71 and 82.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 160.71 and 82.06 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 160.71 = 82.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/160.71 = 82.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 160.71 × 82.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 13,187.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187.86/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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