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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 160.94 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 160.94 and 87.11 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 160.94 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/160.94 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 160.94 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 14,018.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018.24/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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