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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.99, 160.14 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.99, 160.14 and 95.32 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.99 : 160.14 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.99/160.14 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.99x = 160.14 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.99x = 15,264.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264.54/115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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