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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.49, 160.74 and 64.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.49, 160.74 and 64.02 is: 88.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.49 : 160.74 = 64.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.49/160.74 = 64.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.49x = 160.74 × 64.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.49x = 10,290.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290.57/116.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.34

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