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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.63, 161.03 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.63, 161.03 and 94.85 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.63 : 161.03 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.63/161.03 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.63x = 161.03 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.63x = 15,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,273.22/116.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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