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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.16, 160.48 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.16, 160.48 and 87.20 is: 120.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.16 : 160.48 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.16/160.48 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.16x = 160.48 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.16x = 13,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,993.86/116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.47

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