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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.12, 160.26 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.12, 160.26 and 64.38 is: 88.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.12 : 160.26 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.12/160.26 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.12x = 160.26 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.12x = 10,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317.54/116.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.85

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