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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.27, 160.06 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.27, 160.06 and 88.57 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.27 : 160.06 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.27/160.06 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.27x = 160.06 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.27x = 14,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176.51/116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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