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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.36, 160.41 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.36, 160.41 and 88.67 is: 122.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.36 : 160.41 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.36/160.41 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.36x = 160.41 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.36x = 14,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223.09/116.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.23

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