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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 161.16 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 161.16 and 111.92 is: 154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 161.16 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/161.16 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 161.16 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 18,037.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037.03/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.45

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