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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.01, 160.05 and 89.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.01, 160.05 and 89.81 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.01 : 160.05 = 89.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.01/160.05 = 89.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.01x = 160.05 × 89.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.01x = 14,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,373.29/116.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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