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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.21 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.21 and 89.92 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.21 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.21 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.21 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 14,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,406.08/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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