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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 160.08 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 160.08 and 91.48 is: 126.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 160.08 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/160.08 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 160.08 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 14,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644.12/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.16

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