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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.23, 160.38 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.23, 160.38 and 66.44 is: 91.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.23 : 160.38 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.23/160.38 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.23x = 160.38 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.23x = 10,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,654.51/116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.67

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