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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.24, 160.07 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.24, 160.07 and 91.61 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.24 : 160.07 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.24/160.07 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.24x = 160.07 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.24x = 14,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,662.75/116.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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