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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.80 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.80 and 82.08 is: 113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.80 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.80 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.80 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 13,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,198.46/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.16

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