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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.17, 160.30 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.17, 160.30 and 64.42 is: 88.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.17 : 160.30 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.17/160.30 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.17x = 160.30 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.17x = 10,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,326.21/116.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.89

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