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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.70, 161.05 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.70, 161.05 and 87.54 is: 120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.70 : 161.05 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.70/161.05 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.70x = 161.05 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.70x = 14,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,098.32/116.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.81

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