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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.07 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.07 and 64.25 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.07 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.07 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.07 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 10,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283.86/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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