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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.47, 160.72 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.47, 160.72 and 67.35 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.47 : 160.72 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.47/160.72 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.47x = 160.72 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.47x = 10,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,824.49/116.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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