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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.79, 161.15 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.79, 161.15 and 65.04 is: 89.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.79 : 161.15 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.79/161.15 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.79x = 161.15 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.79x = 10,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,481.20/116.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.74

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