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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.31 and 63.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.31 and 63.71 is: 87.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.31 = 63.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.31 = 63.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.31 × 63.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 10,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212.23/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.92

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