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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 160.17 and 91.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 160.17 and 91.66 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 160.17 = 91.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/160.17 = 91.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 160.17 × 91.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 14,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681.18/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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