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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.61, 160.92 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.61, 160.92 and 64.15 is: 88.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.61 : 160.92 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.61/160.92 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.61x = 160.92 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.61x = 10,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321.89/116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.52

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