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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.64, 161.04 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.64, 161.04 and 92.01 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.64 : 161.04 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.64/161.04 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.64x = 161.04 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.64x = 14,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,817.29/116.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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