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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 160.41 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 160.41 and 67.12 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 160.41 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/160.41 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 160.41 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 10,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,766.72/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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