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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 160.02 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 160.02 and 66.83 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 160.02 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/160.02 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 160.02 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 10,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,693.34/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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