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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.78, 161.17 and 65.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.78, 161.17 and 65.03 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.78 : 161.17 = 65.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.78/161.17 = 65.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.78x = 161.17 × 65.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.78x = 10,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,480.89/116.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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