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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.48, 160.68 and 87.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.48, 160.68 and 87.32 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.48 : 160.68 = 87.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.48/160.68 = 87.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.48x = 160.68 × 87.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.48x = 14,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030.58/116.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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