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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 160.71 and 87.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 160.71 and 87.10 is: 120.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 160.71 = 87.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/160.71 = 87.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 160.71 × 87.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 13,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,997.84/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.12

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