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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 160.97 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 160.97 and 87.47 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 160.97 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/160.97 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 160.97 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 14,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080.34/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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