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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 160.56 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 160.56 and 86.92 is: 119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 160.56 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/160.56 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 160.56 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 13,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955.88/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.88

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