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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 160.80 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 160.80 and 87.24 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 160.80 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/160.80 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 160.80 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 14,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028.19/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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