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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.80, 161.16 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.80, 161.16 and 89.12 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.80 : 161.16 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.80/161.16 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.80x = 161.16 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.80x = 14,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362.58/116.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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