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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 160.08 and 88.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 160.08 and 88.17 is: 121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 160.08 = 88.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/160.08 = 88.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 160.08 × 88.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 14,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,113.45/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.83

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