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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 160.95 and 93.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 160.95 and 93.37 is: 128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 160.95 = 93.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/160.95 = 93.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 160.95 × 93.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 15,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,027.84/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.71

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