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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 161.19 and 112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 161.19 and 112.99 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 161.19 = 112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/161.19 = 112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 161.19 × 112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 18,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212.29/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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