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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 160.31 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 160.31 and 67.05 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 160.31 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/160.31 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 160.31 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 10,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748.79/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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