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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 160.85 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 160.85 and 79.79 is: 109.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 160.85 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/160.85 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 160.85 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 12,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,834.52/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.98

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