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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.88, 161.28 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.88, 161.28 and 65.14 is: 89.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.88 : 161.28 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.88/161.28 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.88x = 161.28 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.88x = 10,505.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,505.78/116.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.89

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