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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 160.87 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 160.87 and 81.59 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 160.87 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/160.87 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 160.87 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 13,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125.38/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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