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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.34, 160.70 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.34, 160.70 and 87.36 is: 120.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.34 : 160.70 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.34/160.70 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.34x = 160.70 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.34x = 14,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038.75/116.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.67

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