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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.16 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.16 and 96.53 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.16 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.16 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.16 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 15,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,460.24/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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