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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.65, 161.04 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.65, 161.04 and 92.98 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.65 : 161.04 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.65/161.04 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.65x = 161.04 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.65x = 14,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,973.45/116.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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