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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.53, 160.87 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.53, 160.87 and 87 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.53 : 160.87 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.53/160.87 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.53x = 160.87 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.53x = 13,995.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995.69/116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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