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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.84, 161.19 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.84, 161.19 and 89.30 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.84 : 161.19 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.84/161.19 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.84x = 161.19 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.84x = 14,394.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394.67/116.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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