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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 160.58 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 160.58 and 67.26 is: 92.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 160.58 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/160.58 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 160.58 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 10,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,800.78/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.81

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