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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.10, 160.34 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.10, 160.34 and 95.58 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.10 : 160.34 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.10/160.34 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.10x = 160.34 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.10x = 15,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,324.82/116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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