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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.67, 160.58 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.67, 160.58 and 93.28 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.67 : 160.58 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.67/160.58 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.67x = 160.58 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.67x = 14,978.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,978.99/116.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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