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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.46, 160.67 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.46, 160.67 and 67.32 is: 92.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.46 : 160.67 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.46/160.67 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.46x = 160.67 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.46x = 10,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,816.47/116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.88

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