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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.04 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.04 and 97.86 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.04 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.04 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.04 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 15,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,661.51/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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