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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.11 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.11 and 66.90 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.11 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.11 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.11 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 10,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,711.36/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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