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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 160.47 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 160.47 and 91.27 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 160.47 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/160.47 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 160.47 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 14,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644.84/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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