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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.31, 160.50 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.31, 160.50 and 66.52 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.31 : 160.50 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.31/160.50 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.31x = 160.50 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.31x = 10,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675.63/116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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