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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 160.31 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 160.31 and 67.04 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 160.31 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/160.31 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 160.31 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 10,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,747.18/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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