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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 160.82 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 160.82 and 92.20 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 160.82 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/160.82 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 160.82 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 14,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,827.60/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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