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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 160.96 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 160.96 and 87.64 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 160.96 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/160.96 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 160.96 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 14,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,106.53/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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