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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 160.67 and 67.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 160.67 and 67.29 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 160.67 = 67.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/160.67 = 67.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 160.67 × 67.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 10,811.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,811.48/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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