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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.58 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.58 and 94.61 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.58 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.58 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.58 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 15,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,192.00/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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