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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.05, 160.14 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.05, 160.14 and 66.92 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.05 : 160.14 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.05/160.14 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.05x = 160.14 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.05x = 10,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,716.57/116.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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