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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.13, 160.25 and 64.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.13, 160.25 and 64.38 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.13 : 160.25 = 64.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.13/160.25 = 64.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.13x = 160.25 × 64.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.13x = 10,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,316.25/116.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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