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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.18, 160.16 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.18, 160.16 and 88.50 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.18 : 160.16 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.18/160.16 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.18x = 160.16 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.18x = 14,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174.48/116.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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