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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.64 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.64 and 85.44 is: 117.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.64 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.64 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.64 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 13,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725.08/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.83

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