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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 160.38 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 160.38 and 85.31 is: 117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 160.38 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/160.38 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 160.38 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 13,681.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,681.22/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.66

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