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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 160.56 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 160.56 and 93.17 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 160.56 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/160.56 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 160.56 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 14,960.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960.33/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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