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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 160.96 and 79.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 160.96 and 79.84 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 160.96 = 79.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/160.96 = 79.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 160.96 × 79.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 12,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851.05/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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