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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.57, 160.74 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.57, 160.74 and 94.70 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.57 : 160.74 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.57/160.74 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.57x = 160.74 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.57x = 15,222.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222.48/116.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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