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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.43, 160.62 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.43, 160.62 and 91.83 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.43 : 160.62 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.43/160.62 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.43x = 160.62 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.43x = 14,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749.73/116.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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