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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.44, 160.66 and 85.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.44, 160.66 and 85.36 is: 117.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.44 : 160.66 = 85.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.44/160.66 = 85.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.44x = 160.66 × 85.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.44x = 13,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713.32/116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.77

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