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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 160.47 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 160.47 and 94.49 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 160.47 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/160.47 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 160.47 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 15,162.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,162.01/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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