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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.96, 161.40 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.96, 161.40 and 64.50 is: 89.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.96 : 161.40 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.96/161.40 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.96x = 161.40 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.96x = 10,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,410.30/116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.01

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