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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.75, 161.12 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.75, 161.12 and 89.14 is: 123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.75 : 161.12 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.75/161.12 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.75x = 161.12 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.75x = 14,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362.24/116.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.02

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