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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 160.47 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 160.47 and 83.52 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 160.47 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/160.47 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 160.47 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 13,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402.45/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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