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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 160 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 160 and 91.58 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 160 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/160 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 160 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 14,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,652.80/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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