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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 160.97 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 160.97 and 64.19 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 160.97 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/160.97 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 160.97 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 10,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,333.12/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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