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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.30, 160.58 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.30, 160.58 and 91.70 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.30 : 160.58 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.30/160.58 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.30x = 160.58 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.30x = 14,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723.92/116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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