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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 160.86 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 160.86 and 94.57 is: 130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 160.86 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/160.86 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 160.86 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 15,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212.48/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.07

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