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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.08, 160.38 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.08, 160.38 and 87.16 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.08 : 160.38 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.08/160.38 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.08x = 160.38 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.08x = 13,978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978.72/116.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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