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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 161.07 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 161.07 and 81.76 is: 112.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 161.07 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/161.07 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 161.07 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 13,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,169.08/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.71

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