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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.22, 160.38 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.22, 160.38 and 64.47 is: 88.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.22 : 160.38 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.22/160.38 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.22x = 160.38 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.22x = 10,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,339.70/116.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.97

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