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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 160.88 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 160.88 and 74.62 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 160.88 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/160.88 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 160.88 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 12,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.06/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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