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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.72, 161.14 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.72, 161.14 and 93.38 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.72 : 161.14 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.72/161.14 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.72x = 161.14 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.72x = 15,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047.25/116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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