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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 160.80 and 95.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 160.80 and 95.87 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 160.80 = 95.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/160.80 = 95.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 160.80 × 95.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 15,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415.09/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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