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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 160.56 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 160.56 and 67.23 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 160.56 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/160.56 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 160.56 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 10,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794.45/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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