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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 160.58 and 64.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 160.58 and 64.61 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 160.58 = 64.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/160.58 = 64.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 160.58 × 64.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 10,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374.75/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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