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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 160.68 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 160.68 and 95.70 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 160.68 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/160.68 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 160.68 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 15,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,377.08/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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