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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 160.43 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 160.43 and 66.47 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 160.43 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/160.43 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 160.43 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 10,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663.45/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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