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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 161.15 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 161.15 and 87.39 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 161.15 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/161.15 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 161.15 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 14,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,082.46/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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