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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.77, 160.93 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.77, 160.93 and 83.97 is: 115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.77 : 160.93 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.77/160.93 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.77x = 160.93 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.77x = 13,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512.47/116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.72

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