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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 160.21 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 160.21 and 66.30 is: 91.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 160.21 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/160.21 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 160.21 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 10,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.31/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.51

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