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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 160.05 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 160.05 and 84.93 is: 117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 160.05 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/160.05 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 160.05 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 13,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593.05/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.11

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