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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 160.60 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 160.60 and 66.59 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 160.60 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/160.60 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 160.60 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 10,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,693.99/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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