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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 160.86 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 160.86 and 87.48 is: 120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 160.86 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/160.86 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 160.86 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 14,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,072.03/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.52

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