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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 160.95 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 160.95 and 64.17 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 160.95 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/160.95 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 160.95 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 10,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,328.40/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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