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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.41 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.41 and 89.97 is: 124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.41 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.41 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.41 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 14,432.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432.09/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.24

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