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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.02, 160.07 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.02, 160.07 and 91.52 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.02 : 160.07 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.02/160.07 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.02x = 160.07 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.02x = 14,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649.61/116.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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