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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 160.32 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 160.32 and 94.32 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 160.32 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/160.32 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 160.32 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 15,121.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,121.38/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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