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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 160.83 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 160.83 and 66.77 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 160.83 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/160.83 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 160.83 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 10,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,737.56/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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