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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.15, 160.41 and 88.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.15, 160.41 and 88.52 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.15 : 160.41 = 88.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.15/160.41 = 88.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.15x = 160.41 × 88.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.15x = 14,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199.49/116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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