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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 160.91 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 160.91 and 81.79 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 160.91 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/160.91 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 160.91 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 13,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,161.46/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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