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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.32, 161.20 and 94.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.32, 161.20 and 94.72 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.32 : 161.20 = 94.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.32/161.20 = 94.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.32x = 161.20 × 94.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.32x = 15,268.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268.86/116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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