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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.07, 160.26 and 87.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.07, 160.26 and 87.12 is: 120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.07 : 160.26 = 87.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.07/160.26 = 87.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.07x = 160.26 × 87.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.07x = 13,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961.85/116.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.29

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