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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.62, 160.94 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.62, 160.94 and 66.83 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.62 : 160.94 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.62/160.94 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.62x = 160.94 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.62x = 10,755.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,755.62/116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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