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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 160.19 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 160.19 and 63.62 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 160.19 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/160.19 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 160.19 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 10,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191.75/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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