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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.50, 160.71 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.50, 160.71 and 87.04 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.50 : 160.71 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.50/160.71 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.50x = 160.71 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.50x = 13,988.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,988.20/116.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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