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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 160.28 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 160.28 and 92.92 is: 128.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 160.28 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/160.28 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 160.28 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 14,893.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,893.22/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.12

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