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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.27, 160.61 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.27, 160.61 and 94.53 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.27 : 160.61 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.27/160.61 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.27x = 160.61 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.27x = 15,181.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.99/116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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