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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.40, 160.62 and 83.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.40, 160.62 and 83.67 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.40 : 160.62 = 83.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.40/160.62 = 83.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.40x = 160.62 × 83.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.40x = 13,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438.16/116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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