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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 160.21 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 160.21 and 66.99 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 160.21 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/160.21 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 160.21 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 10,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,732.47/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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