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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.12 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.12 and 96.38 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.12 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.12 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.12 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 15,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432.37/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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