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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 161.10 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 161.10 and 81.86 is: 112.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 161.10 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/161.10 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 161.10 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 13,187.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,187.65/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.93

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