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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 160.86 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 160.86 and 93.28 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 160.86 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/160.86 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 160.86 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 15,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005.02/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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