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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.29, 160.41 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.29, 160.41 and 97.96 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.29 : 160.41 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.29/160.41 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.29x = 160.41 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.29x = 15,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,713.76/116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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