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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 160.38 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 160.38 and 92.94 is: 128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 160.38 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/160.38 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 160.38 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 14,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905.72/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.18

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