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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 161.15 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 161.15 and 79.89 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 161.15 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/161.15 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 161.15 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 12,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,873.87/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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