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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 160.71 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 160.71 and 85.46 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 160.71 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/160.71 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 160.71 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 13,733.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733.15/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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