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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.04, 160.02 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.04, 160.02 and 88.48 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.04 : 160.02 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.04/160.02 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.04x = 160.02 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.04x = 14,158.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158.57/116.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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