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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 160.10 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 160.10 and 88.36 is: 121.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 160.10 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/160.10 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 160.10 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 14,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146.44/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.76

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