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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 160.18 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 160.18 and 66.95 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 160.18 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/160.18 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 160.18 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 10,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,724.13/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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