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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.04 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.04 and 84.06 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.04 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.04 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.04 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 13,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,537.02/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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