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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.46, 160.68 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.46, 160.68 and 66.66 is: 91.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.46 : 160.68 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.46/160.68 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.46x = 160.68 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.46x = 10,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,710.93/116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.97

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