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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.32, 160.52 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.32, 160.52 and 64.56 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.32 : 160.52 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.32/160.52 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.32x = 160.52 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.32x = 10,363.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,363.17/116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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