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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 160.23 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 160.23 and 66.99 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 160.23 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/160.23 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 160.23 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 10,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,733.81/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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