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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 160.57 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 160.57 and 67.24 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 160.57 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/160.57 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 160.57 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 10,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,795.59/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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