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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.82 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.82 and 83.85 is: 115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.82 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.82 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.82 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 13,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,484.34/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.74

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