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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.31, 160.51 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.31, 160.51 and 64.56 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.31 : 160.51 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.31/160.51 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.31x = 160.51 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.31x = 10,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,362.53/116.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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