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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.85, 161.13 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.85, 161.13 and 88.89 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.85 : 161.13 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.85/161.13 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.85x = 161.13 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.85x = 14,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,322.85/116.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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