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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 160.32 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 160.32 and 67.03 is: 92.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 160.32 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/160.32 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 160.32 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 10,747.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,747.07/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.52

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