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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.11, 160.28 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.11, 160.28 and 87.04 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.11 : 160.28 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.11/160.28 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.11x = 160.28 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.11x = 13,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950.77/116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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