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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.41 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.41 and 94.42 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.41 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.41 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.41 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 15,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,145.91/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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