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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.28 and 63.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.28 and 63.69 is: 87.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.28 = 63.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.28 = 63.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.28 × 63.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 10,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,208.23/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.89

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