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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.82, 161.22 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.82, 161.22 and 81.86 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.82 : 161.22 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.82/161.22 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.82x = 161.22 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.82x = 13,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196.66/116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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