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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.69, 160.94 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.69, 160.94 and 92.09 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.69 : 160.94 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.69/160.94 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.69x = 160.94 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.69x = 14,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820.50/116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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