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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.58, 161.07 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.58, 161.07 and 87.66 is: 121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.58 : 161.07 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.58/161.07 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.58x = 161.07 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.58x = 14,119.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119.40/116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.11

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