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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.81, 161.28 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.81, 161.28 and 79.95 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.81 : 161.28 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.81/161.28 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.81x = 161.28 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.81x = 12,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,894.34/116.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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