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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.41, 160.61 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.41, 160.61 and 88.72 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.41 : 160.61 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.41/160.61 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.41x = 160.61 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.41x = 14,249.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249.32/116.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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