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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 160.37 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 160.37 and 91.41 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 160.37 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/160.37 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 160.37 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 14,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659.42/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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