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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 160.31 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 160.31 and 95.46 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 160.31 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/160.31 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 160.31 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 15,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302.83/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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