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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.25, 160.44 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.25, 160.44 and 88.56 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.25 : 160.44 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.25/160.44 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.25x = 160.44 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.25x = 14,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208.93/116.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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