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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.14 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.14 and 83.35 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.14 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.14 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.14 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 13,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,347.67/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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