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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.27 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.27 and 87 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.27 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.27 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.27 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 13,943.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943.49/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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