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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 160.46 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 160.46 and 94.54 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 160.46 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/160.46 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 160.46 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 15,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169.89/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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