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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.68, 161.15 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.68, 161.15 and 92.09 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.68 : 161.15 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.68/161.15 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.68x = 161.15 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.68x = 14,839.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,839.04/116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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