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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 160.58 and 83.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 160.58 and 83.57 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 160.58 = 83.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/160.58 = 83.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 160.58 × 83.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 13,419.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,419.67/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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