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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.59, 160.89 and 64.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.59, 160.89 and 64.13 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.59 : 160.89 = 64.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.59/160.89 = 64.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.59x = 160.89 × 64.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.59x = 10,317.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,317.67/116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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