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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 160.81 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 160.81 and 94.62 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 160.81 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/160.81 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 160.81 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 15,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,215.61/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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