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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.66, 160.93 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.66, 160.93 and 98.23 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.66 : 160.93 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.66/160.93 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.66x = 160.93 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.66x = 15,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,806.86/116.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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