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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.46, 160.28 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.46, 160.28 and 93.06 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.46 : 160.28 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.46/160.28 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.46x = 160.28 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.46x = 14,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,915.66/116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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