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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116, 160.09 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116, 160.09 and 66.86 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116 : 160.09 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116/160.09 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116x = 160.09 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116x = 10,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,703.62/116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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