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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.21, 159.94 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.21, 159.94 and 95.03 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.21 : 159.94 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.21/159.94 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.21x = 159.94 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.21x = 15,199.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,199.10/116.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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