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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 159.95 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 159.95 and 95.45 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 159.95 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/159.95 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 159.95 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 15,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266.67/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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