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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 159.93 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 159.93 and 95.28 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 159.93 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/159.93 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 159.93 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 15,238.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.13/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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