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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.54, 160.84 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.54, 160.84 and 64.09 is: 88.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.54 : 160.84 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.54/160.84 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.54x = 160.84 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.54x = 10,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.11/116.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.44

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