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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.35, 160.73 and 87.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.35, 160.73 and 87.60 is: 121.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.35 : 160.73 = 87.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.35/160.73 = 87.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.35x = 160.73 × 87.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.35x = 14,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079.95/116.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.01

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