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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 160.39 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 160.39 and 91.85 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 160.39 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/160.39 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 160.39 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 14,730.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.79/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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