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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.31, 160.07 and 87.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.31, 160.07 and 87.15 is: 119.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.31 : 160.07 = 87.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.31/160.07 = 87.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.31x = 160.07 × 87.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.31x = 13,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,949.66/116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.94

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