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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 161.22 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 161.22 and 104.94 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 161.22 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/161.22 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 161.22 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 16,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918.43/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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