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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 160.94 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 160.94 and 67.49 is: 93.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 160.94 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/160.94 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 160.94 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 10,862.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,862.41/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.15

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