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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.55, 160.74 and 85.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.55, 160.74 and 85.59 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.55 : 160.74 = 85.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.55/160.74 = 85.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.55x = 160.74 × 85.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.55x = 13,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,757.74/116.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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