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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 160.82 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 160.82 and 79.72 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 160.82 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/160.82 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 160.82 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 12,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,820.57/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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