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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.60, 160.80 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.60, 160.80 and 92 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.60 : 160.80 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.60/160.80 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.60x = 160.80 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.60x = 14,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,793.60/116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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