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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 160.20 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 160.20 and 94.28 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 160.20 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/160.20 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 160.20 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 15,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103.66/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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