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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.21 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.21 and 92.81 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.21 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.21 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.21 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 14,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869.61/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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