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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 160.56 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 160.56 and 96.80 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 160.56 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/160.56 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 160.56 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 15,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,542.21/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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