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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 161.28 and 81.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 161.28 and 81.92 is: 113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 161.28 = 81.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/161.28 = 81.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 161.28 × 81.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 13,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,211.25/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.08

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