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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.42, 160.65 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.42, 160.65 and 63.96 is: 88.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.42 : 160.65 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.42/160.65 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.42x = 160.65 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.42x = 10,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275.25/116.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.26

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