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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 160.72 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 160.72 and 101.20 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 160.72 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/160.72 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 160.72 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 16,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,264.21/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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