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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 160.92 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 160.92 and 87.56 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 160.92 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/160.92 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 160.92 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 14,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090.16/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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