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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 160.90 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 160.90 and 84 is: 115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 160.90 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/160.90 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 160.90 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 13,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515.60/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.70

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