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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 160.95 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 160.95 and 81.66 is: 112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 160.95 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/160.95 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 160.95 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 13,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144.09/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.65

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