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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 160.90 and 79.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 160.90 and 79.87 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 160.90 = 79.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/160.90 = 79.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 160.90 × 79.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 12,851.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851.08/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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