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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.26, 160.42 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.26, 160.42 and 64.50 is: 89.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.26 : 160.42 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.26/160.42 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.26x = 160.42 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.26x = 10,347.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,347.09/116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.00

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