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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 160.26 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 160.26 and 87.18 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 160.26 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/160.26 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 160.26 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 13,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,971.47/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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