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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 160.12 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 160.12 and 64.28 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 160.12 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/160.12 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 160.12 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 10,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,292.51/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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