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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.33, 160.53 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.33, 160.53 and 64.58 is: 89.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.33 : 160.53 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.33/160.53 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.33x = 160.53 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.33x = 10,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,367.03/116.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.12

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