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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.76, 161.06 and 87.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.76, 161.06 and 87.56 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.76 : 161.06 = 87.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.76/161.06 = 87.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.76x = 161.06 × 87.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.76x = 14,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.41/116.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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