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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.51, 160.70 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.51, 160.70 and 88.82 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.51 : 160.70 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.51/160.70 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.51x = 160.70 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.51x = 14,272.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272.79/116.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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