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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.37, 160.58 and 91.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.37, 160.58 and 91.87 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.37 : 160.58 = 91.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.37/160.58 = 91.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.37x = 160.58 × 91.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.37x = 14,752.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,752.31/116.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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