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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 161.28 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 161.28 and 84.08 is: 116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 161.28 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/161.28 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 161.28 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 13,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,560.42/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.06

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