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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.14, 160.28 and 64.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.14, 160.28 and 64.39 is: 88.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.14 : 160.28 = 64.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.14/160.28 = 64.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.14x = 160.28 × 64.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.14x = 10,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.43/116.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.86

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