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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 160.89 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 160.89 and 88.65 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 160.89 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/160.89 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 160.89 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 14,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,262.90/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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