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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 160.23 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 160.23 and 64.36 is: 88.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 160.23 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/160.23 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 160.23 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 10,312.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312.00/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.81

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