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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 160.53 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 160.53 and 66.54 is: 91.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 160.53 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/160.53 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 160.53 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 10,681.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.67/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.81

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