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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 160.88 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 160.88 and 66.81 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 160.88 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/160.88 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 160.88 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 10,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748.39/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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