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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 160.21 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 160.21 and 88.74 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 160.21 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/160.21 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 160.21 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 14,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217.15/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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