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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.02 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.02 and 95.45 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 160.02 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/160.02 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 160.02 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 15,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273.11/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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